Following recent week´s surge in violence top police brass tour the
streets of Tel Aviv

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Police Commissioner Yohanan Danino, heading a delegation of senior
police officers, toured the streets of Tel Aviv overnight, following
the series of violent incidents plaguing the city over the past few
weeks.

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The surge in violence has prompted the police to bolster its physical
presence on the ground across all major Israeli cities.

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The move is part of the police´s efforts to restore the public´s
sense of safety, which Danino admitted has taken a serious blow.

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Speaking before a Knesset´s Internal Affairs Committee hearing on
Wednesday, the commissioner vowed to spare no effort to restore
street-safety.

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Friday nights´ tour began at the Tel Aviv District Police
headquarters, where Danino stressed that while the police sees the
fight against violence as a "top national mission," the department´s
limited resources prevent it from tackling it solely.

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"We´ve decided to launch ´Operation Night Watchmen,´ which was meant
for the summer, immediately," he said. "We aim to significantly
increase deployment in known high-traffic centers… and I hope it
improves the public´s sense of safety."

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The recent crime wave, he added, "Proves that our previously-set
goals were correct: Apprehending perpetrators, determined
enforcement, fighting violence unwaveringly and increasing the number
of indictments.

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"Today we urge anyone who can join us in the fight against violence
to do so – this is a national struggle, not just a police one."